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Trump Seeks Another Summit With North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
Donald Trump wants to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un again.
He also tried to arrange a meeting during an Asia trip last year.
While flying on Air Force One, Trump asked reporters to tell others that he wanted to speak with Kim.
U.S. officials said North Korea quietly showed interest in the idea.
However, the meeting did not happen.
There was not enough time to organize it during the trip.
The article describes this as part of Trump’s effort to seek another summit.
A new meeting would require both sides to agree and make arrangements.
Donald Trump wants to hold another summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Trump previously asked reporters to spread the word that he wanted to speak with Kim.
The request was made aboard Air Force One during an Asia trip last year.
North Korea quietly indicated it was open to the idea, according to U.S. officials.
The meeting could not be arranged because there was too little time.
- Who
- Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
- What
- Trump is seeking another summit with Kim Jong Un and previously tried to arrange a meeting.
- Where
- The request was made aboard Air Force One during the Asia trip.
- When
- During an Asia trip last year; the exact date is not specified.
- Why
- Trump wanted to speak with Kim Jong Un; the meeting was not arranged because there was too little time.
Key facts
- Requested by
- Donald Trump
- Proposed counterpart
- Kim Jong Un
- Previous attempt
- Trump tried to arrange a meeting during an Asia trip last year.
- Method of request
- Trump asked reporters aboard Air Force One to spread the word.
- North Korean response
- U.S. officials said Pyongyang quietly indicated it was open to the idea.
- Outcome
- The meeting could not be organized at short notice.
Quotes
Donald Trump
Former U.S. President
“"Put out the word" that he wanted to speak with the North Korean leader”
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